Customer Reviews for Roku Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

RokuRoku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

The top-of-the-line Roku XDS Streaming Player delivers top quality streaming entertainment instantly on your TV. Watch movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video, as well as music, sports, news and more. With dual-band Wireless-N technology, up to 1080p HD video quality and USB playback, the Roku XDS is designed to deliver the ultimate streaming experience virtually anywhere in your home.

Average Customer Rating:

4.3

out of

5

(5840 Reviews) 5840

Rating SnapshotOverall Rating Totals

5 stars

2,830

4 stars

2,316

3 stars

415

2 stars

138

1 star

141

Customer Recommendation93%5,380 out of 5,779reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.

Rating SnapshotOverall Rating Totals

5 stars

2,830

4 stars

2,316

3 stars

415

2 stars

138

1 star

141

Customer Reviews

Review 1 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

A great product

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06/18/2011

By BillinMS ,

Columbus, MS

5out of5

I use Roku to watch Netflix a lot! There is a variety of programing available, many free. Yes, a credit or debit card or paypal is required. I understand from other owners you can get this waived through costumer service. I don't know what the big deal is. Most online services require a method of payment. I pay Netflix directly by debit card. I haven't bought anything from Roku or have any service billed through Roku. You will not be billed anything from Roku unless you buy something through themThe box is easy to setup and delivers outstanding video quality. I was up and running in 15 minutes. I am saving $30 on my cable service and my cut more. Programing on Roku is about all I watch, and I am only spending $10 for Netflix. That is streaming to my Roku and computer plus unlimited dvd delivery to my home. I LOVE ROKU!!!!

Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:55 - 64

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every day

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+18points

Review 2 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Not Quite....

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08/18/2011

By bulldogjon ,

Salisbury, MD

3out of5

Keep in mind that this review is nothing against the roku itself. It's mostly about the video channels and the way I thought I could use it.

I bought this Roku box after cutting my cable tv off. While I didn't expect it to cover everything, I did expect there to be more free (useful) content. I did find some private channels that could be added, but most of them have limited content. There are a number of channels that require a monthly fee, but this negates the point of cutting the cable.

Mechanically, the box works flawlessly. Hooking it up and setting it up with the wireless router were both completely painless.

I just feel that if you're looking for free video content from the web, you are better off hooking up and old PC or laptop...which is what I intend to do once I return this Roku. Also, you can't hook up to the box from your computer to play any media that might be saved there. You either need to use a thumb drive or a USB external hard drive.

Product Attributes:

Value

2out of5

Meets Expectations

3out of5

Recommends this product? No

Age:35 - 44

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every few days

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+2points

Review 3 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Helps to get rid of cable and satalite

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06/13/2011

By lttlejohnny ,

oregon

5out of5

ROKU, most content is only 720p currently, but that could improve in the future.Its much better than hooking up my laptop to my tv to view Netflix. Netflix, HuluPlus and Amazon are the pay per month services, but if you google roku private channels you can find many free feeds. You have to provide credit card information on first setup or you can't get past the setup screen, nothing will be billed its only to purchase things like netflix if not already signed up.

Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:35 - 44

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every day

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+27points

Review 4 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

The Future of Entertainment

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06/14/2011

By SWCarle

5out of5

I have owned a Roku since 2009. I would highly recommend. It has saved me money on entertainment and the amount of content that is on the box now is ever increasing and making it a better value.

Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Ownership:Longer than one year

Usage:Every day

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+10points

Review 5 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Might work for others but didn't work for us....

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06/28/2011

By Orion ,

Western US

1out of5

I bought the Roku based on customer and industry reviews and bought it specifically for Netflix program viewing on our flatscreen TV. However this product did not work for us. It was located in our family room about 20 feet (non obstructed) from our wireless router. We also have a Wii game console that is attached to a seperate TV in the same room. The Wii works great with Netflix but the Roku would only allow you to view the program for about 15 seconds before going into "hour-glass" mode to download more video. After about 5 minutes of watching the "spinner" and less than 1 minute of movie viewing we gave up and put the Roku back in the box. Additionally, the initial install took over an hour due to a necessary Roku software update. The problem was that it would time out at different % complete intervals, once at a heartbreaking 99% complete figure. After several aborted attempts we decided to hard wire the console directly to our router and the software update took only minutes to complete. I read several reviews that said the 99% issue is a recurring problem for some when using the wireless method of updating. Finally, I doubt there is an issue with my wireless system since we have had no problems with our Wii system and usage. We will probably move the Wii system to our larger TV to enable us to continue to use our Netflix account.

Product Attributes:

Value

1out of5

Meets Expectations

1out of5

Recommends this product? No

Age:45 - 54

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every few days

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+7points

Review 6 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Great for steeming

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06/28/2011

By Kadodog ,

Palmdale,Ca.

4out of5

I bought this to so I could streem video's on my TV instead of my computor. Very easy to set up. Takes a bit longer to set up then they tell you it while take. Maybe about 15 min. more time.Spent the first week moving it from the TV in living room to bedroom. that got old went and bought a Roku XD for my other TV. Quit the Cable company. Now am very happy with the way Ruko performs.Did find out I could have got by with just the Roku XD, as I don't use it to play games.Both wearth the money

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:55 - 64

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every day

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+3points

Review 7 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

So small, so powerful!

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06/28/2011

By Auntie100 ,

Las Vegas, NV

5out of5

I absolutely love it - it was so easy to setup and use. The most difficult part of the installation - making sure to have your correct network security code available. If you do then the setup is a snap, just follow the onscreen instructions. It is very intuitive to use and has so many of it's own channels to choose from it is almost overwhelming, but I can't wait to try some of them. There is even an Android app that turns your phone into the remote control! Too cool!

Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:45 - 54

Gender:Female

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every day

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+3points

Review 8 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Best Roku Ever!!!

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06/23/2011

By cjdriver ,

Gerber,CA

5out of5

I have had a Roku box sence they first came out,and I got to say this is the best one ever..I don't have the fastest internet (dsl) out there but it streams better then my top of the line laptop, I'm very happy with it and the sound when you use the optical audio is outstanding..I still own the first Roku,It's in the Guest room.. And the best thing is they are still adding porgraming so you all ways have something to watch, I'm thinking of dumping my cable..

Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:45 - 54

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every few days

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+2points

Review 9 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

06/17/2011

By kmb54 ,

Ely, Nevada

4out of5

It will take my family some getting used to, after getting rid of Dish Network, but I think it will be worth it in the long run. If you do much TV watching, it helps to have some additional viewing options available such as the ability to watch things off your Web browser on your computer...but otherwise, it's all good...I'm happy enough with it...

Product Attributes:

Value

4out of5

Meets Expectations

4out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:45 - 54

Gender:Female

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every day

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+2points

Review 10 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Credit Card ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED to use this prodct

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06/13/2011

By GrangerX

1out of5

This product box text does not list a Credit Card or Paypal account as a requirement, but this is required before ANY FUNCTIONALITY can be used on the device.

Product Attributes:

Value

1out of5

Meets Expectations

1out of5

Recommends this product? No

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-12points

Review 11 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Better than Blurays

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08/26/2011

By MeverGiveUp ,

Kingsport, TN

5out of5

For those concerned with savings and quality, this item exceeds the performance of the Bluray player it so easily replaced. Sony 3D Bluray + Sony WiFi adapter double the price of Roku and half the quality of Roku.

Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:55 - 64

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every day

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0points

Review 12 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Great for the price. Streaming HD at its best

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09/30/2011

By himey64

5out of5

This little gem is a huge upgrade to the Playstation I was using to stream video. It is compact but does everything I want it too. The only negative thing I can say about this is that the new version came out days after I purchased mine. Wish I would have waited.

Product Attributes:

Value

4out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:35 - 44

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every few days

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0points

Review 13 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

great!

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06/23/2011

By lumberjack227 ,

Jacksonville,Fl

5out of5

Does a great job and does everything i wanted it to do!

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Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:25 - 34

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every few days

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0points

Review 14 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

Great gagdet

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06/22/2011

By JDNYC3

5out of5

Makes Netflix-ing and Pandora-ing so easy! I love it.

Product Attributes:

Value

4out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:25 - 34

Gender:Female

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every few days

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0points

Review 15 for Roku XDS Streaming Video Player with dual-band wireless- the XDS delivers the best quality video virtually anywhere in your home

The best media player.

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09/30/2011

By mwb585 ,

Rochester, NY

5out of5

It is a great internet media player!

Product Attributes:

Value

5out of5

Meets Expectations

5out of5

Recommends this product? Yes

Age:45 - 54

Gender:Male

Ownership:2 - 7 weeks

Usage:Every day

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0points

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